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DeSantis taps state senator with charter school ties to replace Corcoran

Gov. Ron DeSantis has recommended that State Senator Manny Diaz Jr., who works for junior college run by one of the largest charter school management…

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Florida Broadband Speed Test

Escambia County, in conjunction with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), is enlisting the help of the public to take the Florida Broadband Speed…

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Ranelli, Rich and Schultz honored with Ethics in Business awards

The University of West Florida College of Business honored 2022, 2021 and 2020 Ethics in Business award recipients at the 20th Combined Rotary Luncheon on…

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Time to vote on EDATE renewal

At its board meeting today, the Escambia County Commission unanimously approved placing a county-wide referendum on the ballot in November to extend the authorization for…

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Community Health hosts a picnic on Saturday [podcast]

Community Health Northwest Florida will kickoff its yearlong celebration of its 30th year with a community picnic from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at its headquarters, 2315…

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Sentencing delayed for man convicting of trying to extort Papa Gaetz

For the second time, the sentencing of Stephen Alford has been delayed. Last November, the Okaloosa County developer pled guilty to one count of wire…

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Hospitality Hero nominations due tomorrow [podcast]

Visit Pensacola will host its annual Hospitality Hero awards at its annual luncheon during National Travel & Tourism Week. Hospitality Hero awards are dedicated to…

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Putin’s war drags on, global impact worsens [podcast]

ABC News’ crime and terrorism analyst Brad Garrett discusses the global impact of Russia’s invasion into Ukraine.

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FDOH: Don’t Think Gay

The Orlando Sentinel reports the Florida Department of Education has quietly dropped out of the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, the confidential questionnaire from the Centers…

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Only one publisher approved by Florida for elementary math textbooks

And the winner is Accelerate Learning, based in Houston, Texas. The company was bought in late 2018 by the Carlyle Group. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin,…

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Fred Fest on Sunday, April 24

Fred Levin Way – the portion of Zaragoza Street between Palafox and Baylen – will be dedicated 11 a.m. on Sunday, April 24. The dedication…

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FDOH fights Feds over gender dysphoria, gender-affirming care

Today, the Florida Department of Health released its guidance regarding the treatment of gender dysphoria for children and adolescents, accusing the federal government of “injecting…

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